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be quiet! Silent Base 802 vs Corsair 5000D Airflow: Comparison
be quiet! Silent Base 802 and Corsair 5000D Airflow differ on motherboard support: be quiet! Silent Base 802 at E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, Corsair 5000D Airflow at ATX.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | be quiet! | Corsair |
| Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | ATX |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower | Mid-Tower |
| Model | Silent Base 802 | 5000D Airflow |
| Panel Type | Steel sound-dampened side panels, sound-dampened front | High-airflow mesh front |
Verdict
be quiet! Silent Base 802
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The pick when noise matters most, with an honest airflow tradeoff that high-TDP builds should take seriously.
Corsair 5000D Airflow
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely easy case to build in with excellent cable management, but the $179 price is hard to justify against cheaper airflow rivals.